Church architecture, trails through the countryside and a long-established festival give Kuppingen a varied character. For planning your trip, these topics can be considered separately: the churches tell the story of architectural and art history, the trails reveal different landscapes, and the Onion Tart Festival adds an event to the mix.
Churches and art history in Kuppingen
The Protestant parish church at Knappengasse 21 is a cultural monument. It was built around 1300, with renovations following in 1480 and 1961. The church includes the cemetery wall. St. Anthony’s Church represents a different chapter in the area’s architecture: it was built in 1958 by architects Martin Schilling and his son Hans, who came from Rottenburg am Neckar. During the redesign of the interior in 1989, the former altarpiece was replaced by a monumental mosaic by Otto Habel of Leinfelden.
The dates provide a clear point of comparison for anyone interested in architecture: the parish church’s medieval origins were followed by renovations, while St. Anthony’s Church, built in 1958 and with its interior redesigned in 1989, marks a different chapter. The mosaic also highlights a specific artistic change in Kuppingen’s more recent church history.
Trails through valleys, fields and forests
The Kuppinger Weg runs along the southern edge of the village through a dry valley known locally as “Schneckennudel.” The panoramic trail on the Kuppinger Weg offers views of the Schönbuch, the Ammertal and the Swabian Jura. The landscape and distant views provide different points of interest if you are looking for a trail through the surrounding area.
Another option for cyclists is the “Hedgerows and Medieval Walls” tour. It runs across Kuppingen, through fields and on to the forest. The descriptions emphasize different features: the Kuppinger Weg focuses on the dry valley and panoramic views, while the cycling tour follows a route through fields to the forest.
The Kuppingen Adventure Trail is accessible by car. Parking is available at the Kuppingen cemetery, right by the trail’s main starting point. This specific arrival point may be helpful when planning; it applies to the Adventure Trail.
Festival and barbecue hut
The Onion Tart Festival has been a fixture on Kuppingen’s events calendar since 1976; it was also held there in 2025. An account of the 2025 festival mentions homemade onion tart and a musical program. If you would like to include the festival in your travel plans, check the dates for your intended travel period.
The Kuppingen barbecue hut has room for around 40 people indoors and also has an outdoor barbecue area. The capacity is approximate and may change; if you are planning a specific group visit, check the current figure.
A separate cultural and trail context: Herrenberg
The wider destination of Herrenberg offers further architectural and artistic highlights. Herrenberg Collegiate Church was built in two phases, from 1276 to 1293 and from 1471 to 1493, and completed as the first Gothic hall church in WĂĽrttemberg. It houses choir stalls created by Heinrich Schickhardt in 1517 and also has the oldest rose window in Swabia. The Herrenberg Bell Museum is also located in the church. Its collection includes bells from nine centuries; the large bell chamber contains more than 30 bells that can be rung and a 50-bell carillon.
The Jerg Ratgeb Sculpture Trail is also in Herrenberg: it runs from the railway station through the historic old town, past the collegiate church and up to the Schlossberg. The trail features 25 works along the route to the Schlossberg observation tower; from the tower, views extend as far as the Swabian Jura. Kuppingen and the wider destination of Herrenberg each offer their own churches, art and landscapes to explore.
See the wider travel overview: Herrenberg.
